Boehner ally Simpson launches radio ad attacking primary foe

Simpson is facing a tough fight against Smith, who's been endorsed by the right-wing groups Club for Growth and Madison Project. The longtime lawmaker has compiled a centrist record over the years that Smith has gone on the attack against, and conservative groups have indicated he'll be a top target this election cycle.

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“Mike Simpson is so desperate to hold onto to his political career, he is now pretending to be a conservative," Smith campaign manager Carrie Brown responds. "The truth is, Mike Simpson has an across the board liberal record that includes voting for the Wall Street bank bailouts, Obama’s infamous Cash for Clunkers program, and was one of only three Republicans in the House to vote to continue to fund ACORN."